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Burke

Pop. 44,029·11th most expensive in Virginia·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,896/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$931
Stable (Monthly)
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Burke · $2,896
More expensive than 89% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
64/100
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Rents are 7% below what Burke's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,896/mo
Expected by trend
$3,120/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,560
1 BR
$2,610
2 BR
$2,940
3 BR
$3,680
4 BR+
$4,340
Research median
$2,940/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$34,752/yr
At $2,896/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.1% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Burke, VA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 68.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,029
Median income
$185,818
Median age
40.6
Renters
10.5%
Age distribution
26%
17.1%
28.6%
16.6%
Under 1826%
18–3417.1%
35–5428.6%
55–6411.7%
65+16.6%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
55%
16.3%
16.9%
White55%
Black8%
Hispanic16.3%
Asian16.9%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
16.5%
68.5%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma11%
Some college16.5%
Bachelor's+68.5%
Housing tenure
89.5%
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Burke, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,554 → $2,896
up 13.4%
Income
$157,336 → $185,818
up 18.1%
Population
44,191 → 44,029
down 0.4%
Renter share
12.3% → 10.5%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
64.2% → 68.5%
+4.3 pts

Five years ago, renters in Burke, VA paid around $2,554 a month. That figure now sits near $2,896, up 13.4% from the 2023 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in Burke, VA now reports about $185,818, up from $157,336 in 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. The renter share has eased from 12.3% to 10.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 64.2% to 68.5% across the same window. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Burke, VA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Burke rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Burke, VA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Burke is $2,896/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,560/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,940/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,610/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,680/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($185,818/yr), Burke ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Burke an affordable city for renters?

Burke is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,896/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($185,818/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Burke falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Burke?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,896/mo in Burke. The local median household income is $185,818/yr, meaning the typical Burke household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Burke?

Rent in Burke has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Burke rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Burke is one of the pricier cities in Virginia for rent, ranking #11 out of 83 tracked cities at $2,896/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Burke?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Burke ($2,896/mo): Fairfax ($2,458/mo), Annandale ($2,462/mo).

What percentage of Burke residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.5% of Burke households are renters, while 89.5% are owner-occupied. Burke leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Burke rent compare to the national average?

Burke's median rent of $2,896/mo is $931 (47%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #11 out of 83 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,896/mo, rent takes ~19% of Burke's median household income ($185,818/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Burke 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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